CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP51 AKV

2001 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW M382,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 AKV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,673 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal slightly deterioted

rear differential leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2019 64,888 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal slightly deterioted

rear differential leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,779 miles

Bonnet safety catch very stiff.

Fuel cap seal perished but maintaining a seal.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efforts only just meet requirements, braking system may require adjustment or repair.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,237 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,022 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Cut in Sidewall close to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear around Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear Around Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre Cut in Sidewall close to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear around Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear Around Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 60,599 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 11 Nov 2014 60,594 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 58,512 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,171 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,776 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 49,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 41,760 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 41,756 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 May 2008 39,489 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 39,489 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,295 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 37,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 34,896 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

High level stop light not working.

High tone horn not working.

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KP51 AKV is a 2001 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 82,992 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP51 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP51 AKV?

You can check the full history of KP51 AKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP51 AKV registered?

KP51 AKV is a 2001 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is KP51 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP51 AKV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP51 AKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KP51 AKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.